How to pronounce burnside
Say it like BURN-syde. Burnside has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BURN).
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- BURN
- syde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Burnside pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BURNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- sydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of burnside
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BURN-syde.
What does burnside mean?
- A moustache, with whiskers on the cheeks but no beard on the chin.
Where does burnside come from?
From Ambrose Burnside.
Questions about saying burnside
How do you pronounce burnside?
Say BURN-syde. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝnˌsaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːnˌsaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in burnside?
Burnside has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BURN). Broken into parts: BURN · syde.
Is burnside pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbɜːnˌsaɪd/ (BURN-syde).